Pileated woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) ♥️ A regular in my garden and feeders.
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Birds, Butterflies and all that supports them. Raising and caring for the little things. 🦋🐝🐛🐞🌱🐦
The three backyard friend woodpeckers sure do love the bark butter. The Pileated has been stopping by everyday as well as the Downy and the Red bellied. #birds #woodpeckers
Poppy Cardinal feeding one of the teenagers. Kids grow up so fast but they will always be our babies.💞
The fact that I even get to see this beauty even for a day is always a privilege. Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea) #birds🐦 #indigobunting
Papa Cardinal feeding the first of three fledglings to leave the nest. Camphor berries are on the menu tonight. ♥️♥️♥️ #birds #natureismedicineforthesoul
What's not to love about Fox squirrels. They are friendly and I'm sure they know how adorable they are. #squirrels #wildlife
I get distracted easily. I'm supposed to be focusing on humans but I'm sorry this Fox squirrel is just too cute. 🤣 # Foxsquirrel #nature
I’ve lived here for nearly two decades and I’ve never seen it this bad before.
Thousands ordered to evacuate as Hawaii hit by severe flash floods
Officials warn some residents could be trapped by rising waters as Wahiawā dam on Oahu ‘may collapse at any time’
theguardian.com
Towering fossil-fueled flash floods and an imminent dam failure in the northern part of Oahu triggered evacuation warnings in Hawaii on Friday, as the state continued contending with a storm powered by greenhouse pollution this week.
Thousands ordered to evacuate as Hawaii hit by severe flash floods
Officials warn some residents could be trapped by rising waters as Wahiawā dam on Oahu ‘may collapse at any time’
theguardian.com
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Every morning this most handsome #PaintedBunting shows up with his Boo. He is usually the first to check out the millet situation. I am thankful I get to see these lovely visitors. #birds #wildlife #photography
The little House Finch brings me joy💞 Right outside my window. #Haemorhousmexicanus #birds #wildlife #photography
A few backyard friends. Pay attention to the little things. Be thankful. #birds #wildlife #photography
Okay, slight head tilt to the right... Gentle smile, good! Now turn the other way. Good! Look straight forward, perfect! #headshots #northerncardinal #photoshoot #birdfashion #wildlifeportraits
Ocyptamus hoverfly loving on the pollen and nectar in the plants.
Love is in the garden. 💞 The milkweed assassin bugs #Zeluslongipes are under appreciated. They are great at garden pest control. I will relocate the nymphs to aphid infested plants like peppers and they seem to get their little bellies full. No need for insecticides. I rarely see them on milkweed.
Aphids on milkweed are inevitable. A few friends I invite over for an aphid feast. Lacewing larva, hoverfly larvae and lady beetles/ larvae. Please don't use insecticides to remove the food source from our beneficial helpers. Plant more milkweed. 🦋
It's hard to believe that this caterpillar turns into the most beautiful butterfly. Eastern Giant swallowtail The host for the caterpillar is native wild lime. #Zanthoxylumfagara #Heraclidescresphontes
Momma Pinevine swallowtail sparkles. The pipevine is just starting to grow back. I hope there will be enough for the babies. #Battusphilenor
Happy Caturday. All are welcome to the box and bag party. 🎉🎊
